Obituary of Frederick-Ross Hawke

HAWKE, Frederick Ross (Ted) - Suddenly at home on Saturday, June 7th, 2008. Retired Manager of the Business Office of the Huronia Regional Centre. Beloved husband and best friend of Dianne Hawke (nee: Dougall). Loving son of the late Henry & Laura (nee: Danton) Hawke. Much loved father of Suzanne Hawke of Toronto and Robert (Theresa) Hawke of Orillia. Also much loved and respected step-father of Kevin (Marilyn) Thorpe of Maple Ridge, B.C., Kerrie (Jim) Cook of Orillia and Kristi (Ralph) Opdenkelder of Udney. Kind and loving grandpa of Jessica and Ashley Hawke, Jackson, Samantha and Jeffery Cook all of Orillia and Riley Thorpe of Maple Ridge, B.C. Survived by siblings Edna (John predeceased) Ross of Orillia, Margaret (Robert predeceased) Duncan of Gravenhurst and Bruce (Peggy predeceased) Hawke of Simcoe and sister- in-law Lois Hawke. Predeceased by his sister Reta (Wilford) Newport and brothers Howard (Fran), Lloyd and Mervin. Also remembered by Vivian Hawke. He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Ted was a well known sportsman in his youth, playing hockey, lacrosse and fastball for many Orillia teams for many years. He was a gentle, kind and generous man who never hesitated to help a friend in his own quiet way. He will forever be missed by all who knew and loved him. The late Mr. Frederick (Ted) Hawke will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St.,N., Orillia on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. Then from 12 Noon until time of funeral service in the chapel on Thursday afternoon, June 12th at 1 p.m. Interment: St. Andrew's - St. James' Cemetery, Orillia. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Charity of Ones Choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.mundellfuneralhome.com 11120625